Alternative Program Teaching Permit

Who Applies?

• An Alternative Program Teaching Permit is for individuals who do not meet the requirements for a regular teaching certificate.

Where is it valid?

• An Alternative Program Teaching Permit is valid in the Nebraska school system that is requesting the permit.

When does it expire?

• An Alternative Program Teaching Permit expires September 30 in the second year following the  year of issuance.

Who qualifies?

• In order to qualify for an Alternative Program Teaching Permit, all applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree program, have a plan in place with a college to finish their educator preparation program and have a job offer from a Nebraska school system.

Does this permit lead to a full teaching certificate?

• An Alternative Program Teaching Permit requires all applicants to complete coursework to finish their educator preparation program. A full certificate may be granted once an applicant has completed their educator preparation program.

What are the requirements?

1. An application and fee in the TEACH system (Please note that registration for TEACH is required first; then an application can be submitted.)
2. Fingerprints (required if someone has lived outside of Nebraska in the past five years and has never held a NE certificate or permit.)
3. Official Transcripts will need to be requested from the applicant to be sent to us directly from the university. These can be sent to nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov.
4. Submit an Alternative Program Teaching Permit form completed by a college or university.
   • If completing a program through a Nebraska college, this form will be requested directly by our office.
   • If completing a program out-of-state, the institution will need to fill this form out. They will also need to ensure they meet our endorsement requirements.
5. Have a job offer and request from a Nebraska school system